Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Taeyang

Name: Popularity of the name Taeyang in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Taeyang, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dong Young-bae, better known by his stage name Taeyang or SOL, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, Hot.

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#9,668 (2018)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2019

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#9668

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taeyang

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Taeyang

Taeyang first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 7 Taeyangs were born — ranking #9,668 that year. As of 2026, Taeyang ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Taeyangs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Taeyang

Phonetically similar names — useful when Taeyang is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Taking
Taming
Tating
Taichung
Talking
Taken
Timing
Ticking
Teaching
Tang
Teasing
Tanning

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taeyang

What does the name Taeyang mean?

How popular is Taeyang in 2026?

In 2026, Taeyang ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Taeyang most popular?

Taeyang reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #9,668 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Taeyang a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Taeyang is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Taeyang?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taeyang include Basile, Wakefield, Meritt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taeyang

Taeyang is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Taeyang's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #9,668. Use the chart and map above to compare Taeyang's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.